The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Colonial packed with elegance
Three-story Hamden home offers unmatched finesse
Impeccable top-to-bottom renovations and a grand three-story addition are hallmarks of this remarkable colonial located in a highly sought-after neighborhood near New Haven Country Club. Sprawling lawns, exquisite grounds and a paver-accented circular driveway set the stage for an impressive approach to the home, where grace and elegance abound. This refined residence is filled with architectural detail at every turn among graceful archways, crown moldings and builtins throughout.
“We’ve never seen so much careful thought and consideration go into the planning and remodeling of a home,” said listing agents Ellen and Jill Nathanson of the renovations that were completed in 2009 and 2010.
“It is one of the nicest homes that I have sold in over 35 years,” Ellen adds. “It has exceptional elegance, flow and warmth, along with tasteful design and the most stunning, custom kitchen I have ever seen.”
Enter a gracious foyer, where sparkling hardwood floors and beautiful moldings span the home’s 3,508 square feet. Spacious yet inviting, the formal living room is highlighted with a woodburning fireplace and opens into a formal dining room. Thoughtfully designed with entertaining in mind, the dining room boasts a built-in buffet complete with integrated wet bar, wine refrigerator, dishwasher, freezer and refrigerator drawers and custom cabinetry.
The true show-stopper is the stunning kitchen where no detail has been overlooked among custom cabinetry, honed marble countertops, island with breakfast bar and state-of-the-art appliances including Subzero refrigerator and freezer, Wolf gas range and wall oven and warming drawer. A tray ceiling distinguishes three sections of the kitchen, including the spacious casual dining area.
“It’s such a remarkable space,” Jill Nathanson observes, “light, airy and very conducive to entertaining gatherings of all sizes.”
Equally as appealing is the family room addition which also boasts a tray ceiling, along with a solid cherry built-in entertainment center and audio-video system and a handsome corner gas fireplace.
French doors from the kitchen and family room open to an expansive, graduated bluestone patio that overlooks the captivating .63 acre park-like setting.
“The grounds are meticulously manicured and complete with lighting and a sound system creating a wonderful atmosphere for outdoor enjoyment plus an irrigation system to keep everything green and vibrant,” Nathanson adds. A cedar shed with electricity is perfect for storing outside furniture. Also, a potting shed that is attached to the rear of the garage is great for gardeners.
The turned foyer staircase leads to an open second floor landing. The completely renovated master bedroom suite includes solid cherry flooring, custom closets and dressing room and a luxurious master bath with steam shower. Three generously proportioned bedrooms and a remodeled hall bathroom with radiant-heated marble floor complete the second level.
The third floor is comprised of two additional bedrooms, an exercise room or office and a remodeled bathroom with travertine marble floors and custom glass shower surround. This versatile space can accommodate a variety of needs such as an au pair, guest quarters or home office, to name a few.
Additional amenities include a first-floor laundry room, mudroom with radiant-heated floor, central air conditioning, two car garage, gas hydroair heat, tankless gas hot water and 400-amp electrical service.
The home is ideally located minutes to Yale, downtown New Haven and highways for easy commuting.
Listing agents: Ellen Nathanson, Press/Cuozzo Realtors, (203) 2881900 ext. 125, enathanson@presscuozzo.com, Jill Nathanson, (203) 2881900 ext. 191 jnathanson@presscuozzo.com